Highly recommend calling ahead to schedule an appointment while also letting Ashton know what service you're looking for. I had a fantastic experience with Ashton for a men's tight curl perm just a week before my wedding. I read several reviews of local places in the Lynnwood area and came across many positive reviews of Ashton's business. I didn't have to do much or say much, I showed Ashton a few pictures, explained to him what I wanted, and I was in and out of there within 90 minutes. It was my first time getting a tight curl perm and so I didn't know what to expect. It's honestly my favorite haircut and perm I've ever had and it was perfect for styling for my wedding. Thank you Ashton for your understanding and your care to squeeze me into your busy schedule. I will definitely be coming back! read more

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I was able to get an appointment today after calling yesterday. I have been looking for someone who cuts Asian hair (mine is thin and straight). Ashton seated me right away. I showed him a picture of the hairstyle I wanted. I am somewhat satisfied with the result but did note a few things: -he cut my hair dry which was ok but the shears pulled on my hair at times -the end result was nice except it looks just a tad uneven in length - I noted that he didn't do what my former hairdresser does - which is pull the hair down in front to see if they are even. Nevertheless, I do like the result overall and may come back for another haircut, and will ask him to even out the front. read more

Kool Hair - I like it but looks a tad uneven in front. - Hair Salons Near Me - Lynnwood, Washington

So far so good. Reasonably priced, and reasonably good. I have very difficult to cut thick hair so it needed to be fixed, but that's pretty much every hair cut. read more

I struggled to find a good place to get a hair cut for years until Ashton showed up. I have super thick nonsense hair, and Ashton just knew how to handle it and give me a great cut. Ever since, this is the only place I go. read more

I've trusted Ashton with my hair for years. He's consistent and friendly and does the best layers for my thin and fine hair. Highly recommend :) read more

I want to start off by saying that I've been going to Kool Hair for 6 years and the quality recently has gone down. What was once a good quality, personal haircut as become a way for him to make as much money as possible. I went to get a haircut and perm but I could tell he was rushing my haircut so he could finish cutting and perming my hair in under 30 minutes. During my haircut, he didn't even let me show a picture of how I wanted my top cut which led to my hair being way to short and thin. Oh and he LOVES his thinning shears which for me, are inconsistent with him as he sometimes takes too much off. Ashton triple, even quadruple books which led to subpar service. One of my perm rods came out and I held it in my hand for a good 15 minutes because I wanted to see if him or his helper would notice.( they didn't as they were tending to the other 3 clients). I used to really like coming here but I'm going to find another salon. read more

Ashton is talented, kind and speedy. Great haircuts and reasonably priced. Sometimes hard to get in same day so call ahead.

I forgot this place existed. I'm never going to be scam ever again. I cried so much. So many years ago.

Ok, being here the 2nd time around. I will just say - I left with a bitter taste. There was not a lot of staff around as before - two hair cut/stylist overall and one lady that helps around. I had made an appointment but when I showed up, I had to wait another 15-20mins. The owner a.k.a Ashton, does do a good job it seems but, his business etiquette if lacking. He will try to guilt trip or up sell you with suggesting a perm. Also, even though the place say they accept credit card - he will ask you if you have cash. Also, I didn't see a menu on prices anywhere still... Considering I had a men's haircut without a shampoo and had to pay basically $34/35 for the cut - but then told if I had cash. This left a bad taste. I thought maybe I get a discount with cash. However, I couldn't even confirm that as no receipt was provided except a Thank you. Lastly, I did purchase a $5-$10 mark up hair wax but still no receipt; what if I need to return/exchange? (I did a price check afterwards so that is how I realize it was marked up by about that much). Again, no receipt and if you look at other reviews... you can draw the fact that he likes to convince you for a perm (up sell). Seriously, this confirmed for me to reconsider elsewhere. I say this place could've been better on the customer service and professionalism/business etiquette - Oh heck - the fact that they seem to always be booked is because there is only 1-2 people cutting - having people needing to book is pointless with the staffing. It should just be walk-in. Due to this and having people wait after an appoint has been made. I have change my "could've been better" to "not good". This confirms the poor business practice. read more

Just had my hair cut styled by Ashton. Bring a reference photo so he knows how you want your hair done. I have long straightthick hair. He knows exactly how to cut Asian hair. Thinned my hair with lots of layers . He did a fantastic job! I have never loved my hair so much. Will be going back.! read more

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I came in for a make hair perm. Ashton did a great job on it. I like it a lot and have gotten many compliments from friends, colleagues and strangers. Highly recommended. read more

Almost a year later and I'm still a regular at Kool Hair! Quality, price, and speed are all still A+. I'll go with pictures of what I'm going for and Ashton will tell me what will work better for my hair type or face shape. He gets it right 100% of the time. Cannot recommend enough! read more

I have been going to Kool Hair to get my haircut for 4 years. And every visit, Ashton did not disappoint. Before getting my haircut, I would show him a picture of how I want my hair cut and he would make sure to ask check-up regularly to make sure I felt comfortable about the length. I've had my hair dyed several times before too and he would give me great color suggestions that he thought would fit me. There was one time I wanted my hair dyed maroon red/brown tone and the color turned out SO well. All of my friends or even people I met on the streets would compliment my hair color and would ask where I went to get it done! (I attached a photo). Overall, I would highly recommend Kool Hair for their top tier customer service and guaranteed satisfaction! As long as you let the owner know the exact style you are going for, he will definitely not disappoint. There is definitely a reason why Ashton have so many regular/loyal customers returning to his hair salon. read more

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Ashton is the man. He stuffed his schedule but with his low prices I understand he needs to stay busy. He did a full cut and ash brown color die for me for under 120, I used to get my hair dyed for over 300 dollars, never will I go anywhere else again. read more

This is the worst haircut I've gotten since boot camp. Bad on me for waiting 35 minutes past my appointment time after watching how he cut the four guys in front of me, but it never occurred to me that he would have the same approach to my hair. I wanted about six inches removed for a simple, above the shoulder bob. He put the cape on, combed out my hair and started one-handed dry cutting and it didn't get better from there. The way he pulled the scissors as he cut kept pulling a couple hairs at a time and really hurt. Less than 10 minutes and $45 later I walked out in shock. At least it isn't as short as I asked for and I can have it fixed by a professional. Never again. read more

as someone who likes to experiment with haircuts, i always find myself returning to kool hair. ashton is incredibly skilled and knows the latest hair trends. i have repeatedly visited this hair salon throughout the years, and the layers that he cuts into my hair always come out defined. i always bring a reference picture, and he manages to cut it accurately after analyzing the picture for a second. in terms of the environment of the hair salon itself, it is a simple salon, located next to a subway and close to downtown edmonds. i believe that i will continue coming to ashton for my haircuts in the future! read more

I've been here twice and had a great experience both times. The first time I needed to layer and "thin out" my long thick hair, and Ashton did exactly what I needed. I've been to a few places in the greater Seattle area but he is the only one who could truly get my hair thin enough to my satisfaction, and without creating a bunch of flyaways that sometimes hair stylists do when they use the thinning knife scissor tool. My hair also had a good shape which held for quite a while until my next appointment. The second time, I asked for a wavy perm. It was my first perm ever (!) and I basically just wanted a hairstyle that would be easy to take care of. I showed Ashton an inspiration photo and he helped me make some modifications that would be easier for me to manage, and I'm so glad I listened because every morning now it's been so fast for me to get ready and out the door. I've finally found my go-to hair place! read more

The haircut was very solid. What I asked for and seemed like a reasonable price for the area - $43 (after tax). Note -- Price seems to depend on cut and style. I did make an appointment and had to wait about 20 min or so still, but overall a positive experience. I was able to make a same day appointment during a weekday. Also, I specifically looked for someone who knows how to cut Asian hair -- hair texture matters! I also don't like getting "upsold" so appreciated not having hair products or other add ons pushed. If you're looking for a straightforward no fuss no frills kind of haircut this seems like a good place, although I think they also do coloring, digital perms, etc. but did not get those services. read more

I highly recommend this place!! I had my roots done and my hair cut. Ashton (hair stylist) carefully listened to what I was looking for. I love how my hair turned out. He is very professional and friendly. Overall, I had a wonderful experience, and I will book my next appointment for my hair perm here. read more

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I had called in to make an appointment for a haircut and coloring. Unfortunately. The day of, I was running behind. They were gracious enough to let me come in anyways. The hairstylist was busy going from chair to chair. By the time he got to me, I told him I didn't want to color my hair, just cut it. He proceeded to tell me how he had set the time apart to color my hair and give me a guilt trip about changing my mind. I reluctantly agreed to color my roots. While I waited, he proceeded to go from chair to chair and I thought: "did he not say he set the time apart for my hair?" Finally, he washed my hair and cut it. The haircut was NOT what I asked for and was shorter than I wanted. He didn't even blow dry my hair and charged me $105. I am never going back there again. read more

Been going here for the past 5 years to get my haircut and just realized that I never left a review. Ashton is an amazing stylist! He really knows how to style asian hair, which is a skill hard to come by. I usually describe the style I am aiming for and he never disappoints! Make sure to call for an appointment as he might be busy. read more

great hair cut! knew all the new styles and trends :) Ashton is highly recommende! come from New York and the fashion industry and has over 20 +years of experience and price is perfect read more

First pics on the day he butchered my hair. Do not let him touch your hair unless you're his only client! He worked on me while another sat in his other chair. Granted she was there first but why double book?!The last two are a month later and look at the short hairs I have sticking up! My layers are choppy and messy and I have full volume mullet unless I add heat to my hair! I have to damage it just to make it look semi presentable. It may just be hair to some but I grew my hair out for years and now am stuck with these short nubs all through out my WHOLE HEAD. My hair touched my bum and all I wanted were long layers and to fix my bangs. He doesn't listen to what you actually want and does whatever he deems fit. It broke my heart and I hate looking at my hair now. I usually just pull it back. It's going to take years before I can undo what he's done to my hair. He knew from our past experiences I have a fear of hair dressers and he proceeded to do this to my hair. read more

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I came in as a walk-in with thick and unruly long hair (waist length). I came at around 3-3:30 but was asked if I could come back at 5 bc he had a line of others also waiting. I came back at 5 and again, there were still people waiting and also getting their hair cut. I waited an hour to get my haircut even though I was told to come earlier, I think due to walk-ins and appointments coinciding too much. HOWEVER, I feel like the wait was incredibly worth it. Someone had an appointment at 6:15 and Ashton JUST started to do my hair at 6. He said that he would only take 20 minutes to do my hair so that he could help her next and he accomplished that exactly on time. I asked for a wolf/hush cut. He was a little rough on the hair because he was in a rush, but it wasn't too bad. He had to brush out my hair which had a few little hidden knots, thin it out, and make layers on my extremely thick hair in a short time span. The results were exactly how I wanted it to look like as shown by the reference photos and I have never felt more confident and pretty in my hair. Ashton's extremely talented and precise at what he does and all that for $40! The only flaw is scheduling issues. It's confusing to know who goes first because there are scheduled appointments AND walk-ins that go on simultaneously. It looks like sometimes Ashton may take a walk-in before an appointment, or take a later walk-in before an earlier walk-in. It's overwhelming and confusing BUT again, I'd say it's worth the wait. I would come back again because I'm very happy with his talents and his personality. He's somehow able to still remain calm and friendly as he's short on time. read more

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I've been here a few times and had a great experience. I called kind of last minute but he has always been accommodating and fit me in. Originally I went in for a cut but he was able to also dye my hair as well. It's been hard for me to find time to get it done or get scheduled at other places but he was able to accommodate. I appreciate that he was able to deliver on the style and color that I wanted at a reasonable price! I will definitely be back. Took less than 2 hours to get my hair cut and dyed. read more

Ashton is my go to stylist for all my hair needs. I honestly had a lot of trouble finding an affordable salon that could take care of my naturally black hair and lighten it without doing a whole lot of damage to my sensitive scalp. He's friendly, knowledgeable and helped me achieve the hair color that I've always wanted. He's done root touch ups, hair bleaching and color toning and always does his a fantastic job. He's super, duper busy though so I recommend scheduling an appointment in advance if you'd like to work with him. He will sometimes be working with multiple people at once, but always comes back to check up on me while I have color, etc in my hair. He even offered me water to drink, coffee and tea! honestly what a thoughtful and professional stylist. He will be missed, as I'm moving and will have to find someone as good as Ashton is. read more

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My boyfriend had his hair cut here. We were recommended by a friend of ours who goes here from Marysville. Super fast and good service. We drove from Seattle and super happy with the result! Too bad I didn't get the barbers name. read more

I see these bad reviews but I had a great experience here! Thank you Kool hair... love my new haircut!

Ashton is awesome! I tried to color my own hair brown at home using box dye, but it failed miserably. My roots ended up dark brown while the rest of my head was black (my virgin hair). After talking through my options with Ashton, we decided to go lighter and he attempted to blend my roots with the rest of the color. I have long, thick Asian hair, so I had to wait a little longer for the color to show up but he was so patient. He also recommended some adjustments to my haircut (even out the layers and add more texture) which came out beautifully. I'm very happy with the resulting cut and color and will definitely be back! Ashton is also a super nice guy so overall my experience was a 5/5. read more

Kool Hair - Single process color + cut by Ashton - Hair Salons Near Me - Lynnwood, Washington

I'm so happy with my haircut! He cut better than my reference photo. My sister requested trim & layers. He was very nice and was able to cut/shampoo/style very quickly. Thank you! read more

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I found this place on Yelp and has been my go to barber ever since. Super fast, super professional. He also convinced me to get a perm..loved it. You have to call for an appointment, he's always booked. Good price point as well. read more

Happened upon this place while stopping by Zuri's Donuts and Rila Bakery & Cafe next door (both amazing places too btw). Made an appointment with Ashton, who is also the owner, and such a nice, warm, and friendly person. He did an amazing job on my hair. I tried something new per his recommendation - a male perm - which I've never gotten before. But it turned out great, and I couldn't be happier with the results. Ashton was so easy to talk to, and his story of how his shop came to be is inspiring. I will be coming back regularly! Thank you, Ashton! read more

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I was a bit skeptical at first to color my hair at a different or new salon but they were really good and I am very satisfied! The staff were really nice too and they would also suggest what color and style works best for me. Even after my hair was done, they gave tips on how my hair would stay healthy and I appreciate it so much! Highly recommended!!! read more

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I'm not from Washington and I decided why not try this place. I haven't gotten a haircut in about a year due to Covid, and found this place to have very good reviews. I called for an appointment and he fit me in right away. My hair was long to my lower back, dry, tons of split ends, and looking life-less. I asked the owner if he could give me some layers from my shoulders to my back and to keep the length. He gave me exactly what I wanted! I came back the week after to get my hair dyed for the first time black blue toned and he delivered again. I love this place and the owner is super nice and soft spoken. He's really knowledgeable and has great skill. I will definitely be coming back! read more

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This is the only place I will ever go for my haircuts. Even with long, thick hair, Ashton took his time on me to thin it out and layer it to give me a soft and fluffy wolf cut. I always get lots of compliments for the quality of this cut and I always recommend them to go here! It is very affordable as well, perfect for a student like me. read more

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He was so kind, I finally found my salon near Seattle. I've got setting perm and hair treatment. My hair looks amazing and feels amazing. Awesome read more

Kool Hair - Best perm ever, efficient and kind!!! This salon will be my go to. He was very listening and considerate. The price was reasonable! - Hair Salons Near Me - Lynnwood, Washington

Have come in here for multiple cuts and each time Ashton nails it, he's particularly good at giving edgy layers and styling hair in a fun/unique way. I can't recommend this place enough and suggest bringing a reference photo to get exactly what you want!! read more

Super friendly, remembers you, fits in walkins, comfortable waiting area, reasonable price

Ashton is really sweet and as a first timer with dying my hair he was incredibly patient with explaining the process and making corrections when I wasn't satisfied with the color the first time. I have had so many people complimenting me on my hair and I just let them know where to go! Kool Hair! read more

Kool Hair - Hair Salons Near Me - Lynnwood, Washington

Ashton is now my go-to hair stylist for thermal straightening. Not only is he willing to work with your schedule but gives a fair price for the work. My hair came out beautiful and also got a great trim out of it as well. Highly recommend and will be back read more